>-----Original Message----- >From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] >Sent: 24 October 2006 10:16 >To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. >Subject: Re: [PIC] Microchips ridiculous ICD2 connector > > >The only thing is that a pin header is not polarized. Also >PicKit2 has a 6 pin connector -- it is not a problem as you >can use it with the 5 pin one but... > >Anyway, what's wrong with the RJ12? Is that something like a >contact problem or just the bad taste of having a telephony >socket on your programmer? I was just wondering the same thing, IMO the RJ12 connector is ideal for the IDC end. It's cheap, readily available, polarised and latched. OTOH it sucks as a target connector for anything other than a prototype/evaluation board, but that's a total non-issue as you just buy an RJ12 cable, cop one end off and solder your prefered connector on. Regards Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. ======================================================================= -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist